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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Burnley, BB12 0BUNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Stoneyholme Nursery School

Parents considering Stoneyholme Nursery School will find a setting that has clearly earned the trust of local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 67 children on roll, which in a nursery setting signals strong word-of-mouth recommendation. While the data does not include a specific parentView percentage, the combination of a full roll and an Outstanding Ofsted rating suggests a high level of parental satisfaction. The school’s headteacher, Tara Entwistle, leads a team that has maintained this top grade across inspections, with the most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirming the school remains Outstanding. For a nursery serving children aged 2 to 5, this consistency is a strong indicator of a well-run environment where staff and families work closely together. The school is one of only eight Outstanding nurseries out of 24 in Lancashire, placing it in the top third of its local authority for quality.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarch Street, Stoney Holme Nursery Scho, BURNLEY, Burnley, BB12 0BU
HeadteacherTara Entwistle
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils67
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jul 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stoneyholme Nursery School

Stoneyholme Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.